Keeping You Safe!

Who are these strange people next to the plexiglass barrier? Is that a gun in Beth's hand? Oh no, it's the infrared thermometer scanner used daily on all who enter, doctor, team, or patient. How do you like our COVID fashions?

May 22, 2020

Dear Patients,

We hope that this letter finds you and your family well. We can all agree that this has been a challenging Spring.

Governor Wolf is beginning to lighten the restrictions on the practice of dentistry in Pennsylvania. In preparation for re-opening, Dr. G. and team have worked diligently to keep up with the latest guidelines for safe practices issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Dental Association.

Your safety has always been our top priority. We always met and exceeded all local, state and national standards for infection control; however, the Coronavirus is a more challenging foe. You will see many physical changes in the office, as well as, very stringent protocols and the very latest in COVID-19 protective wear for the entire team.

Space will not permit the complete listing of measures we have instituted to protect our patients and team. We are happy to address your questions and concerns, and we look forward to providing you with the skilled dental care that you have come to know and trust.

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Black Hairy Tongue

Posted 09/24/18

“Black Hairy Tongue” is a medical condition where the tongue appears black and hairy”. The small bumpy projections on a healthy tongue, called papillae, are normally less than 1mm in length and are the normal color of the tongue. In Black Hairy Tongue these papillae can reach 12 to 18 mm and trap microscopic food particles providing a banquet on which bacteria can dine. These bacteria are what cause the discoloration. So, a Black Hairy Tongue has no hair at all, just longer papillae entrapped food particles and a host of bacteria.

The Black Hairy tongue is unsightly, can cause a metallic taste, bad breath and at times discomfort. The human mouth normally has a large variety of bacteria. Some are actually beneficial to maintain the pH of the oral cavity and help initiate digestion. When the bacterial ecosystem gets out of balance we see conditions such as Black Hairy Tongue. Medications,( particularly antibiotics), probiotics, coffee, mouthwash or alcohol can cause the condition. Typically, when the offending medication or product is discontinued the condition resolves without medical treatment. As always, brushing or scraping the tongue, and good oral hygiene practice is recommended. If the condition does not resolve within two weeks of discontinuation of the probable causative agent, see your dentist or primary medical doctor.